Overview

Course Description

Embrace a brighter future by joining the International Bachelor's Degree in Sustainable Forest Bioeconomy (SuFoBe). This Sustainable Forest Bioeconomy program at University of Eastern Finland will give you the knowledge and the necessary working-life skills for the effective and sustainable management of forests, considering multiple ecosystem services, while addressing global sustainability challenges such as climate change, overconsumption, and biodiversity loss.

This three-year programme will equip you with the knowledge and competencies for sustainable forest management and the wider sector of forest bioeconomy.

As a graduate, you will be proficient in applying fundamental research methods in the forest, and digitalized learning environments as well as knowledgeable on how futures of forest-related topics can be assessed with foresight methods. Join our community of experts, peers, and local bioeconomy companies and get connected. Additionally, you can study a term abroad, during the last year, from our extensive network of partner universities in different parts of the World.

Programme Structure

Courses include:

Fundamentals of sustainable forest bioeconomy
Forest bioeconomy analytics
Diverse communities, responsibility and ethics
Sustainable and integrated management of forest ecosystems
Technology for forestry

Forest and society
Regional development and networking studies

Exchange period

Key information

Duration

Full-time
- 36 months

Start dates & application deadlines

Starting 2026-09-02 00:00:00
- Apply before 2026-01-21 00:00:00

Language

English

TOEFL^® IBT

78

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Credits

180 ECTS

Delivered

On Campus

Campus Location

Joensuu, Finland

Disciplines

Economics Sustainable Development Forestry View 3 other Bachelors in Economics in Finland

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Academic requirements

We are not aware of any specific GRE, GMAT or GPA grading score requirements for this programme.

English requirements

TOEFL^® IBT

78

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Other requirements

General requirements

Certificate of upper secondary education degree
Language certificate

Student insurance

Make sure to cover your health, travel, and stay while studying abroad. Even global coverages can miss important items, so make sure your student insurance ticks all the following:

Additional medical costs (i.e. dental)
Repatriation, if something happens to you or your family
Liability
Home contents and baggage
Accidents
Legal aid

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Tuition Fee

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International

10000 EUR/year

Tuition Fee

Based on the tuition of 10000 EUR per year during 36 months.
EU/EEA

Free

Tuition Fee

Based on the tuition of 0 EUR per year during 36 months.

Living costs for Joensuu

700 - 1000 EUR /month

Living costs

The living costs include the total expenses per month, covering accommodation, public transportation, utilities (electricity, internet), books and groceries.

Funding

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Scholarships Information

Below you will find Bachelor's scholarship opportunities for Sustainable Forest Bioeconomy.

Available Scholarships

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